| Federated Women's Club State Forest | |
|---|---|
West Street | |
| Location | Petersham andNew Salem,Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°29′55″N72°14′19″W / 42.4985579°N 72.2386529°W /42.4985579; -72.2386529[1] |
| Area | 984 acres (398 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m)[1] |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Federated Women's Club State Forest is aMassachusettsstate forest located in thetowns ofPetersham andNew Salem.[3] Notable forest scenery is found along wooded roads with views of Fever Brook, which has been dammed and provides a stopover formigrating birds. The forest's most prominent geological feature, "The Gorge," is found in the southwest part of the property. The forest is managed by theDepartment of Conservation and Recreation.
The forest offers camping, trails are used for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing and restricted hunting.[3]